Name: Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 ounces Sweet corn; 4 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons Honey; 4 ounces Cream cheese; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Salt

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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

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Instructions

Combine the butter and honey in a large skillet and melt them together.

Stir the frozen corn into the mixture and continue stirring over medium-high heat for a duration of 6 to 8 minutes.

Add in the cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to completely melt.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prep Fresh Corn Properly 🌽
Cut kernels directly off the cob with a sharp knife, holding the cob upright at a 45-degree angle to prevent splattering and maximize yield from each ear.
Temper Your Cream Cheese 🧈
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before adding to the skillet to ensure it melts smoothly without clumping into the honey butter sauce.
Balance Sweet and Savory 🍯
Add honey gradually while tasting—start with 2 tablespoons and adjust upward, as different corn varieties vary in natural sweetness and you want savory notes to shine through.
Brown Your Butter First 🫓
Toast the butter in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until it turns golden and nutty before adding corn; this develops deeper, more sophisticated flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Finish with Fresh Cracked Pepper ⚫
Add black pepper in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its pungent aromatic oils and create a more vibrant contrast to the sweet honey butter base.